Bruschetta Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes and basil.

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Ingredients

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1
Slice the Bread
Take the baguette or Italian bread and slice it into 1/2 inch thick slices.
2
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil. Grill the bread slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy.

3
Chop the Tomatoes
Dice the fresh tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
4
Add the Basil
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
5
Mince the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Add the minced garlic to the tomato and basil mixture.
6
Season the Mixture
Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the tomato mixture. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

7
Top the Bread
Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously over each grilled bread slice.
8
Serve
Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and enjoy immediately while the bread is still warm.